A New Performing Arts Venue for Oakland.
The Oakland Metro as it will be once exterior renovations are completed. Part of the Oakland Community and Economic Development Agency facade improvement program, March 2002. Design and graphics by Avila Tom Architects
The Oakland Metro is a black box theater and opera house,
located at 201 Broadway just one block from Jack London Square in Oakland's
thriving downtown entertainment district. The venue opened on December
1, 2001 with the Oakland Opera Theater's production of Gertrude Stein's
Four Saints in Three Acts. Formerly a blues club, a Greek tavern, and
a cabaret, the building stood vacant for three years before interior renovations
where completed just in time for the opening of the opera. The space has
a variety of possible seating configurations depending on the specific
requirements of individual performances. It is equipped with a full theatrical
lighting system, state of the art sound reinforcement and a beer and wine
bar. The venue is a 3000 square foot converted warehouse with 22 foot
ceilings and 16 foot windows on three full sides, making it a dramatic
location for intimately-sized events. The Oakland Metro has a rated occupancy
of 135-270 depending on the seating configuration. For booking information
call 510-763-1146
